500 ps (2 GHz) Deep Memory Timing – acquisition with up to 32 Mb memory depth on quarter-channels to capture elusive digital signal timing problems over long time spans. 1 GHz deep timing at up to 16 Mb memory depth is available on half-channels and 500 MHz deep timing is provided on all channels at up to 8 Mb memory depth.

125 ps (8 GHz) MagniVu™ Timing – acquisition on all channels with 16 Kb memory depth per channel. Users can view any channel with 125 ps timing resolution to verify digital signal timing. Additional capabilities include adjustable MagniVu sample rate (125 ps to 1 ns), movable trigger position and a separate MagniVu trigger action that can be triggered independent of the main trigger. Another benefit of the MagniVu acquisition technology is the separate 51-bit, 125 ps resolution timestamp memory that provides automatic and accurate time-correlation over a 3.25 day duration with a typical correlation accuracy of 2 ns between channels.

235 MHz State – acquisition that enables tracing data flow and program execution of processors and buses. A setup/hold window 1.5 ns provides accurate data capture from fast processors and buses. This window is adjustable in 125 ps increments within a range from –16 ns to + 8 ns.

512 kb to 8 Mb Memory Depth – enables triggering on the symptom of a problem and capturing the cause when widely separated in time. Memory depth configurations of 512 Kb, 2 Mb, and 8 Mb are available. All instruments can trade channels for up to 32 Mb memory depth on quarter-channels (using an 8 Mb instrument).

Filter/Color – Show, hide, or color data in listing or waveform windows based on Boolean clause definitions (AND and OR) using channel, group, sample, or timestamp values. Capability also supports filtering on disassembly mnemonic values and text values. Filtering process is “filter-on-demand” which saves time when filtering large memory captures. When an acquisition is complete the application only filters what is displayed, instead of making you wait minutes while the entire memory is processed. Then, when the data window is scrolled, it continues to filter what is displayed. Create multiple filter definitions and manager filters within the application. Filter definitions can also be shared across TLA setup files through the “load filter” capability. Filters can also be saved for use later through the “save filter” mechanism. Filter/color capability is fully compatible with TLAVu.

Graph Window – New type of data window added to the “Add Data Window” wizard. Allows graphing of multiple data series. Individual display properties for each series allow users to customize their display by choosing different data point indicators, colors, and line styles. Flexible axis definitions including time, sample number, group value, row/line number, and timestamp. Cursors with readouts and lock cursor/window controls. Marks to locate key data in a graph. Supports normalized data ranges. Works with filtered data so users can remove gaps in data and graph data by filtered sample number. Color grading to graphically represent hit frequency. Zoom controls to allow users to zoom in or zoom out on graph data. Graph window is fully supported with TLAVu.

AutoDeskew – New capability that automates deskew and verification of logic analyzer setup/hold windows. Adjustments can be made per channel. Allows custom clock setups and users can utilize different setup/hold settings for each type of clocking. Setup/hold violation analysis capability allows users to test for violations occurring with current setup/hold settings. Test results display number of violations. Duration of test is user selectable. Users have the ability to automatically convert a test setup to a trigger setup for use by the logic analyzer trigger system.This would allow a user to determine exactly which channels may be failing their setup/hold requirements. This capability works with all TLA600 instruments, TLA7Nx/Px/Qx, and TLA7Axx modules.

TPI.NET – New remote programming functionality using .NET-programming interfaces. This provides a wider choice of development languages. With .NET, component developers can use any language that supports .NET – VC++, C#, VB, and others. By comparison COM/DCOM component developers were limited to the languages that the TLA explicitly supported, VC++ and VB. .NET also provides increased developer productivity. The .NET development environment is significantly more productive than the current COM development environment. In other words, it is a lot easier for a third party developer to create a .NET component than it is to create a COM component. TPI.NET will provide increased instrument control, including more trigger and setup control, more compare and repetitive control. COM/DCOM will continue to be supported with existing capabilities. No new commands have been added to COM/DCOM support.

Multi-language Windows 2000 Professional – Delivered standard with the TLA. This new version of Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 will allow the Windows graphical user interface to be shown in a native language. Also provides fonts for localized applications. Supports 31 local languages.

Import/Export Channel and Group Definitions – Import from file or export to file channel names and group definitions. Exports to a text file the current LA channel names and groups. Edit this file with the text editor of your choice, and then import the edited channel names and groupings back in from the modified file.

EasySetup Wizard – New wizard to quickly show timing waveforms of your signals. Improve your time-to-data by allowing the logic analyzer to do the setup work for you.

Tools Toolbar and Menu Item – New toolbar dedicated to displaying toolbar buttons for tools. The toolbar contains the same things that are displayed in the new Tools menu of the menu bar. Users can decide to turn this toolbar on or off.

Highlight Channel Names – A new capability to find and highlight channel names in the logic analyzer setup window. This will help users quickly and easily locate channel names among hundreds of names in the setup window.

Rename Channel/Group from Data Window – Use a context menu to select “Rename” directly from the data window instead of having to rename the channel/group from the setup window.

User-defined Default Waveform Height – This will allow users to modify the default waveform height in the waveform display.

Support for LA Status Channels – Provides display of logic analyzer status channels in the listing display. These status channels include trigger state, allowing users to view what state the trigger machine was in when each sample was acquired.

Per Channel Clock and Setup/Hold Violation Definition – Clocking setup parameters are now selectable by channel rather than by group. Program setup/hold violation detectors by channel rather than by group.

Version 4.4 TLA Application Software – Newest version of TLA600 application software. Version 4.4 requires Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4. Your existing TLA60x/61x/62x can easily be upgraded to Version 4.4 with the appropriate TLA6UP Field Upgrade Kit. Version 1.6 of the PatGen Application Software and PatGenVu are also included.

Version 1.6 PatGen Application Software – Newest version of the TLA7PG2 pattern generator application. Version 1.6 PatGen Application Software is available either as part of the Version 4.4 TLA Application Software or on the Web (primarily for TLA704/711 and TLA714/720 users who have Windows 98 and Version 3.2 TLA Application Software).

Protect Your Investment By Moving Forward with Tektronix

Tektronix is committed to continually introducing new mainframe capabilities, new instrument modules and software features for the TLA family of logic analyzers. The following tables give an overview of the current TLA mainframe capabilities and the current TLA software versions.

Current TLA Mainframe Capabilities

The table below reflects the latest TLA mainframe capabilities:

Characteristic

TLA520x

CPU Type

Celeron 2.0 GHz

Chipset

i865G

DRAM

512 MB Standard

Hard Disk

≥80 GB Fixed Standard

Second Hard Disk Available

No

Internal Display Resolution

1024x768

External Display Resolution

Up to 1600x1200 with 2 outputs

CD-RW

Yes - Internal

PC Card Support

No

USB Ports

Four USB 2.0

10/100 Mb LAN

Yes

Current TLA Software Versions

The table below reflects the latest software version numbers for each of the TLA application software components:

TLA Software Component

TLA Application Software Release

TLA Application SW

4.4

TLA Application

4.4.075

TLA7Axx FW

4.4.005

TLA7NAx FW

4.4.005

TLA7N/P/Qx FW

4.3.14

TLA7L/Mx FW

3.2.1

TLA7D/Ex FW

3.1.1

TLA6xx FW

4.3.15

TLA520x FW

4.4.001

MF Diagnostics

4.4.075

Firmware Loader

4.4.075

TLAScript

4.4.075

TLASym

4.4.075

TPI Client SW

4.4.075

TLAVu

4.4.075

PatGen App SW

1.6.011

PatGen FW

2.0.1

PPI Client SW

1.6.011

PatGenVu

1.6.011

Windows 2000 SP4

5.00.2195

Windows 2000 SP3

N/A

Windows 2000 SP2

N/A

Windows 2000 SP1

N/A

Microsoft Windows 98

N/A

Microsoft Windows 95

N/A

QA+Win32

N/A

SnagIt

7.0.0

Logitech Mouseware

9.76

CheckIt Utilities

7.0

NI-488.2

2.1

NI-MAX

2.2.0

RecordNow Max

4.50

Adobe Reader

6.0

Flash Player

6.0.79.0

TLA715/721 BIOS

1.00.02

TLA714/720 BIOS

2.03.11

TLA704/711 BIOS

N/A

TLA600 BIOS

P9-0009

TLA5000 BIOS

0040.P16

What Upgrades Are Available For My TLA60X/61X/62X Logic Analyzer?

The TLA family of logic analyzers have a variety of upgrade paths to assist you in protecting your TLA investment. The chart below shows you the many ways that you can upgrade your current TLA and refers you to the appropriate section in the remainder of this TLA Upgrade Guide:

Applications Support and Training

Tektronix has a wealth of resources that can help you maximize the utilization of your TLA logic analyzer. In the field, we have a team of applications engineers who you can talk with or have them visit your site to discuss your application, all at no charge. We also have a team of very experienced applications engineers in our Tektronix Technical Support Center that can be reached either by phone or e-mail: